Becoming a chosid, and insights into tochachah

Shiur #37 in Rav Aharon Kahn’s Hashkafah Series Based on Mishlei with Biur HaGra.

Content Description: Conclusion of the discussion of what it means to be a chosid (in the gemara’s terminology.) Mishlei 2:9. Tochachah, and how the Gra sees this in the verse. Personality requirements in order to be a proper mikabel tochachah. Factors which inhibit your ability or willingness to give tochachah. The need for a relationship between the mochiach and the moochach.

Citations: Besides the commentaries related to Mishlei, the following sources are also referenced in this shiur: Aruch HaShulchan Orach Chaim 202: 2,3 and Yeshayahu 11:4 with the Radak and Biur HaGra, and Rambam Hilchos De’os 6:8, found in the source packet.